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Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Topeka News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Topeka with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to neighborhood updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Topeka. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency…
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Melissa Brunner Honored for Broadcast Excellence | Topeka News
Melissa Brunner, WIBW-TV’s dynamic news director and longtime anchor, is set to join the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame—honoring her decades…
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Man Arrested for Criminal Threats in Manhattan | Topeka News
A tense situation unfolded Monday afternoon in Manhattan when Riley County police arrested 49-year-old Marcus Edward Dobson for allegedly making criminal…
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FERPA Battle Over Student Gender Policies | Topeka News
Topeka Public Schools has settled federal claims over policies that hid students’ gender identities from parents, agreeing to allow parental access to gender…
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Dolly Parton’s Enduring Legacy | Topeka News
Dolly Parton, music legend and cultural icon, has passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy that touched millions through her voice, songs, and boundless…
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FERPA Battle Over Student Gender Policies | Topeka News
Topeka Public Schools has settled federal claims over policies that hid students’ gender identities from parents, agreeing to allow parental access to gender…
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PT Assistant’s License Suspended | Topeka News
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts suspends physical therapy assistant Dana S. Gifford’s license indefinitely after felony convictions and repeated DUIs…
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Car Chase Ends in Pond | Topeka News
A high-speed chase in Topeka ended with a car sinking into a pond—after fleeing a traffic stop, the driver vanished from sight until police found the submerged…
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Kansas Goes Global to Boost Trade | Topeka News
Kansas is going global with bold new moves—signing formal trade deals with the Czech Republic and South Korea to boost aerospace, agriculture, and…
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Topeka Builds Resilience Against Floods | Topeka News
Topeka is making serious moves to future-proof its stormwater system after the devastating 1951 flood, rolling out major infrastructure upgrades to prevent…
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Joro Spiders: Big, Bright, and Mostly Harmless | Topeka News
Joro spiders are making waves across the U.S., with sightings surging this fall—these giant, colorful arachnids (up to four inches wide) are harmless, rarely…
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Topeka’s Big Moves and Bold Ideas | Topeka News
School superintendents in Shawnee County are making big bucks—with Topeka’s top admin set to earn nearly $280K next year. Meanwhile, Topeka Boulevard is…
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Topeka Boulevard Upgrade Starts This Fall | Topeka News
Topeka’s gearing up for a major 14-month infrastructure overhaul on Topeka Boulevard, starting this September — upgrading water mains, sewer lines, storm…
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Kansas Property Tax Battle Heats Up | Topeka News
Kansas candidates are locked in a fiery debate over skyrocketing property taxes, with one pushing for sweeping tax cuts and a taxpayer bill of rights, while…
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East Antioch’s Future in Question | Topeka News
Shawnee Mission School District is considering closing East Antioch Elementary as part of a bond referendum, sparking fierce community backlash. Parents…
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Missing Woman with Dementia in Park City | Topeka News
Missing Woman with Dementia in Park City | Topeka News
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Kansas Schools Go Phone-Free | Topeka News
Kansas schools are ditching personal phones in classrooms this year, aiming to boost focus and cut distractions — and surprisingly, students are adapting well…
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New Mental Health Wing in Shawnee County Jail | Topeka News
Shawnee County just unveiled a groundbreaking mental health wing in its jail, designed to hold 60 inmates with serious mental illnesses and addiction —…
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Riley County Police Hiring Fair | Topeka News
Riley County PD is rolling out their first-ever hiring fair—two days, eight new spots, and a whole lot less hassle for applicants. Skip the back-and-forth…
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Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S. | Topeka News
Canada is preparing to retaliate with targeted tariffs against the U.S. as trade tensions explode after talks with the Trump administration collapsed. Prime…
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Olathe Schools Face Closure Decisions | Topeka News
Olathe Public Schools is preparing to announce which schools may close due to declining enrollment and insufficient state funding for special education — a…
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Tariffs Hit Canadian Imports Hard | Topeka News
A 50% tariff on Canadian goods just hit — lumber, plywood, and more are suddenly way pricier. Retailers are already passing the cost to consumers, and…
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Remembering Rylan Reece with Love | Topeka News
A beloved 16-year-old football player and singer from Pawnee Heights High School, Rylan Reece, tragically passed away during practice last week. His funeral is…
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Behavioral Health Unit Could Change Everything | Topeka News
Shawnee County is rolling out a bold new behavioral health unit, spearheaded by District Attorney Mike Kagay, who sees it as a game-changer for breaking the…
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Salmonella Alert After Axtell Days | Topeka News
Salmonella cases are being linked to the Axtell Days Festival in Kansas, held August 6–9 — even if you felt fine, you’re urged to take a quick 15-minute survey…
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Halloween Costumes for Every Kid | Topeka News
Halloween’s coming up, and if you’ve got costumes lying around—or know someone who does—this is your chance to make a big difference. SENT Topeka is hosting a…
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A Retired Teacher’s Crow Story | Topeka News
A Retired Teacher’s Crow Story | Topeka News
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Substitute Teacher Charged With Child Porn | Topeka News
A 21-year-old substitute teacher in Independence, Missouri, Caleb Eyde, faces five federal charges for allegedly distributing and possessing child…
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Trump Admin Plans Visa Revocation for Asylum Seekers | Topeka News
The Trump administration is set to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas for foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the U.S., marking…
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Dr. Scott Paxton Joins Midland Care | Topeka News
Midland Care just landed a big win: Dr. Scott Paxton, a triple-threat medical leader with board certifications in Family Practice and Hospice & Palliative…
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Power Outage Recovery in Wyandotte County | Topeka News
Power outages linger in Wyandotte County, but crews are racing to restore power—nearly 30 Capital Electric teams are on the ground trimming trees and clearing…
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BigXthaPlug’s Arrest Rocks Tour Plans | Topeka News
BigXthaPlug’s arrest in Texas for DWI, marijuana, and illegal firearm possession threw his tour into chaos—missing a Winnipeg gig but still hitting the Kansas…
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Truck Crashes Into Kansas Taco Patio | Topeka News
A truck slammed into the patio of a Mexican restaurant in Emporia, Kansas, after its driver lost control—apparently drunk—while leaving Sonic. No one was hurt…
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Superintendent Arrested on 10 Financial and Interference Charges | Topeka News
Jeff Jones, superintendent of Western Plains USD 106 and former high school coach, was arrested on ten serious charges—including financial crimes, official…
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Knife Attack in Emporia Leaves Woman Injured | Topeka News
A tense confrontation erupted in Emporia, Kansas, when a 38-year-old woman allegedly attacked her 69-year-old sister with a knife—prompting a dramatic…
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Tragic House Fire Claims Three Lives | Topeka News
A horrific house fire in Neosho County, Kansas, early Monday claimed three lives — all members of the same family. First responders initially thought it was a…
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail Ballot Rule | Topeka News
A federal judge in Massachusetts is sounding the alarm as the Trump administration rushes a controversial mail-in ballot rule into effect just weeks before the…
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Traffic Stop Turns Into Major Drug Bust | Topeka News
A routine traffic stop on I-70 for speeding and minor violations turned explosive when officers detected illegal drugs, leading to arrests of 20-year-old Lilly…
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Early Morning Crash on I-635 | Topeka News
Early Morning Crash on I-635 | Topeka News
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Kansas Honors POWs with New Memorial Highway | Topeka News
Kansas is honoring its fallen heroes with its first-ever POW/MIA memorial highway and bridge—officially dedicating sections of U.S. 77 and naming the K-82…
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Manhattan Woman Arrested for Aggravated Battery | Topeka News
Manhattan Woman Arrested for Aggravated Battery | Topeka News
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Missouri Native Trees Now Available | Topeka News
Missouri residents can soon snag native trees and shrubs straight from the state’s George O. White State Forest Nursery, starting September 1st—with orders due…
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Wichita Crew Caught Moving Drugs Across States | Topeka News
Two Wichita men face stiff federal sentences for smuggling cocaine and meth from California to Kansas—caught in a rental car after a routine traffic stop…
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Fire Breaks Out in St Marys | Topeka News
Fire Breaks Out in St Marys | Topeka News
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Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Production | Topeka News
A Kansas man admits to producing child porn after a June 2025 sting: 58-year-old William Bright was arrested when he met an undercover officer posing as a…
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23-Year-Old Arrested in Aggravated Domestic Battery and Kidnapping | Topeka News
23-Year-Old Arrested in Aggravated Domestic Battery and Kidnapping | Topeka News
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Goodyear Union Deal Ratified | Topeka News
United Steelworkers just ratified a major new contract with Goodyear, locking in terms for thousands of workers across Topeka, Kansas; Akron, Ohio; and…
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Gas and Diesel Prices Soar in Kansas | Topeka News
Gas prices are surging nationwide, with the national average hitting $4.09 per gallon — up from last week but down a penny from last month — and drivers paying…
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Lady Arrested for Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop | Topeka News
Fifty-year-old Christina Marie Wahquahboshkuk got pulled over in Jackson County for driving without a valid license—and what started as a routine stop turned…
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Tara Lord Arrested in Meth Distribution | Topeka News
A traffic stop near Hoyt uncovered a major drug bust: deputies found Tara Lord, 45, with meth, weed, scales, and paraphernalia—leading to charges of…
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Teen Passenger Flung Clear in Kansas Crash | Topeka News
A 2000 Toyota Camry flipped off US-166 Business in Chautauqua County, Kansas, throwing out 19-year-old passenger Jacob Darbro—who suffered critical injuries…
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Fatal Shooting in Southeast Topeka | Topeka News
A fatal shooting in southeast Topeka early August 23 has警方 treating it as a homicide with no arrests yet. Victim’s identity and age remain undisclosed as…
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Car Hydroplanes Off I-70 Near Topeka | Topeka News
Car Hydroplanes Off I-70 Near Topeka | Topeka News
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Manhunt for Armed Suspect in Double Homicide | Topeka News
A deadly manhunt is underway across three states for 48-year-old Ryan Munson, a suspect in a double homicide. Armed and dangerous, he’s last seen driving a…
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Shooting in Kansas City Leaves One Dead | Topeka News
Shooting in Kansas City Leaves One Dead | Topeka News
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City Launches Grant Program for Local Businesses | Topeka News
City launches bold new grant program to supercharge small businesses, injecting vital capital to fuel expansion and job creation downtown — a major step toward…
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Topeka Shooting Leaves One Dead | Topeka News
A chilling early Sunday morning shooting in Topeka leaves one dead, identity withheld for now—police urge anyone with info to come forward as they work to…
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New Superintendent Pays Big | Topeka News
Auburn-Washburn USD 437 just landed a high-powered new superintendent, Kathleen Collier, whose contract could net her up to $270,400 by 2026–2027—putting her…
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Violence as Public Health in Topeka | Topeka News
In Topeka, a bold new approach is turning violence into a public health crisis — one data-driven intervention at a time. The Capital Peace Project, run by the…
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Kansas State Fair 2024: Must-See Updates | Topeka News
Kansas State Fair is back bigger and bolder this year, running from September 11th to 20th, with tons of new attractions, events, and upgrades. Don’t miss the…
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Tolstoy's Daily Wisdom for Everyday Living | Topeka News
Leo Tolstoy spent ten years crafting a daily wisdom guide—later titled “A Calendar of Wisdom”—designed for simple, profound insights to be savored one day at a…